We have ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale in container and vessel quantities, shipped from our supply bases in Thailand and Brazil to ports all over the world. It is refined white cane sugar with a colour reading of 45 IU or lower, and it is the grade most food plants, bottlers and wholesale traders mean when they write “white sugar” on a purchase order.
This page is the product sheet. It covers the full specification, packing, the documents you get, how an order runs from first email to bill of lading, and plain answers to the questions buyers ask before their first container.
Quick specs: ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar
- Colour: 45 ICUMSA units max, sparkling white
- Polarity: 99.80% min
- Moisture: 0.04% max | Ash: 0.04% max
- Packing: 50 kg PP bags with inner liner, or 1 MT jumbo bags
- Origin: Brazil, Thailand or India, named on the contract
- Inspection: SGS or equivalent at loading
What you are buying when you order ICUMSA 45
ICUMSA stands for the International Commission for Uniform Methods of Sugar Analysis. It writes the lab methods the whole trade uses to measure sugar, and colour is the number everyone quotes. A sample is dissolved, light is passed through it, and the result is given in ICUMSA units (IU). The lower the figure, the whiter and cleaner the sugar.
ICUMSA 45 means the colour reading must not go above 45 IU. In practice that gives you bright white, free-flowing crystals that are almost pure sucrose, with very little ash or moisture left after refining. It dissolves clear, which is why soft drink and syrup makers like it, and it looks clean on a shelf, which is why repackers like it.
If you want the long version of how the grading works, our ICUMSA scale guide walks through every grade from 35 up to raw sugar.
ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale: full specification
These are the figures we contract on for all ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale from our supply bases. Each lot is checked against them at loading, and the inspection certificate travels with your documents.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Refined white cane sugar |
| ICUMSA colour | 45 IU maximum |
| Polarity | 99.80% minimum |
| Moisture | 0.04% maximum |
| Ash content | 0.04% maximum |
| Solubility | 100% dry and free flowing |
| Granulation | Fine to medium |
| Magnetic particles | 4 mg/kg maximum |
| SO₂ | 70 mg/kg maximum |
| Radiation | Within internationally accepted limits |
| Origin | Brazil / Thailand / India (on request) |
A note on polarity, since it confuses new buyers. It is a reading of sucrose content taken with a polarimeter, so 99.80% means very nearly all of what you paid for is sugar. For the detail behind every line in that table, see our ICUMSA 45 specifications guide.
Packing and loading
Most of the ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale on this page leaves in one of two packs:
- 50 kg polypropylene bags with a polyethylene inner liner. Easy to hand-stack and the usual choice for distributors and bakeries.
- 1 MT jumbo bags for plants that discharge straight into a hopper or silo.
Private label bags and other sizes can be arranged on bigger contracts, but they add time, so ask early. A 20 ft container usually carries about 25 MT of bagged sugar. Larger, regular contracts can move by bulk vessel instead. Our post on container vs bulk vessel shipping explains where the cut-off tends to sit.
Who usually buys this grade
Over the years the buyers asking about our ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale have tended to fall into a few groups:
- Soft drink, juice and syrup producers who need a clear solution with no colour cast
- Bakeries, biscuit and confectionery plants
- Dairy and ice cream producers
- Pharmaceutical syrup makers
- Wholesalers and repackers who sell table sugar into retail and catering
If your QA team wants an even lower colour for a premium beverage, look at our refined sugar ICUMSA 35. If price matters more than brilliance, cane sugar ICUMSA 100 or ICUMSA 150 white sugar may do the job for less.
How ICUMSA 45 compares with the other grades we sell
| Grade | Colour (IU) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ICUMSA 35 | 35 max | Clear beverages, pharma |
| ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale (this page) | 45 max | General food and drink, retail packing |
| Crystal white sugar | White refined | Table sugar, bakery, catering |
| ICUMSA 100 | 100 max | Industrial food, confectionery |
| ICUMSA 150 | 150 max | Cost-led food processing |
| Raw brown cane sugar | 600 to 1200 | Re-refining, brewing, brown sugar uses |
Still choosing between the two most common white grades? Read ICUMSA 45 vs ICUMSA 150 before you decide.
How ordering ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale works with us
- Send your inquiry. Tell us the tonnage, destination port, packing and whether you want FOB or CIF. A monthly figure helps if this is a running contract.
- Get a quote and pro forma invoice. Once the terms suit you, we issue the pro forma and sales contract with the specification above attached.
- Payment. Payment is by bank transfer, as set out in our billing policy.
- Loading and inspection. Orders are usually processed within 2 to 4 business days of payment clearing. The sugar is inspected by SGS or an equivalent body as it is loaded.
- Shipping. We email the bill of lading and tracking details once the cargo leaves. Sea freight normally takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on the route. Our shipping policy has the full detail.
Not sure about FOB versus CIF? This FOB vs CIF explainer sets out who pays for what, and the ICC Incoterms rules are the official reference.
Documents that come with each shipment
Every contract for ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale that we sign lists the shipping documents up front, so your bank and broker know what is coming:
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (see our certificate of origin guide)
- Quality and inspection certificate
Your customs broker will also want the tariff code, so keep our sugar HS code guide handy. Import duties and clearance at destination are paid by the buyer.
What sets the price
We don’t publish one fixed price for our ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale, and you should be careful with anyone who does. The number moves with the world white sugar market, the tonnage, the packing, the freight to your port and the Incoterm. The International Sugar Organization publishes market commentary if you want to follow the trend yourself. Our post on ICUMSA 45 sugar price breaks down how a quote is built, line by line.
Checking the sugar when it lands
Even with an inspection certificate in hand, we tell buyers to check the cargo themselves when the container is opened. Look at a few bags from the door end and a few from the back. The crystals should be white, dry and loose. Lumps that break apart in your hand are normal after a long, humid voyage. Hard caking, a yellow tint, wet bags or a smell are not, and you should photograph them before anything is unloaded further.
If something is wrong, report it to us and to the carrier within 48 hours of receipt. That window is in our shipping policy for a reason: claims are much easier to settle when the evidence is fresh. Most buyers of our ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale never need this step, but it costs nothing to do it right.
Why buyers order ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale from Global Sugar Supplies
We are not going to tell you we are the cheapest on earth. Nobody honest in sugar can say that, because the market moves every day. What we can tell you is how we work.
- Two supply bases. We operate from Thailand and Brazil, which lets us offer cargo through most of the year instead of only during one harvest.
- One contact from quote to bill of lading. You deal with the same team for the quote, the contract, the inspection and the shipment.
- Paperwork you can check. Specs on the contract, an inspection certificate at loading and a certificate of origin with every lot.
- Flexible size. One container for a trial, or a running monthly programme once you trust the quality.
If you are new to importing, our bulk sugar buying guide is a good place to start before you place an order for ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale with anyone.
Storage once it arrives
- Keep bags in a cool, dry store away from direct sun and off the floor on pallets.
- Keep bags closed. Refined sugar picks up moisture and will cake if it sits open.
- Rotate stock first in, first out.
Kept like that, refined white sugar holds its colour and flow for around two years.
Questions buyers ask about ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale
What is the minimum order?
For ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale, the minimum is normally one 20 ft container, which is about 25 MT. Smaller trial lots can sometimes be arranged for certain destinations, so ask.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes. We can courier a sample of the ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale before you commit. Whether it is free or charged depends on the destination and courier cost.
Which origin will I get?
Brazil, Thailand or India, depending on availability and your port. The origin is written on the contract and on the certificate of origin, so there are no surprises.
Is every lot inspected?
Yes. Each shipment of our ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale is inspected at loading by SGS or an equivalent firm, and you get the certificate with the shipping documents. Here is what an SGS sugar inspection checks.
Do you ship ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale to my country?
We ship to major ports across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Oceania. Give us your port and we will confirm the route and freight.
How long does delivery take?
Loading usually happens within a few business days of payment clearing. After that, sea freight is typically 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the route and customs at your end.
How do I know I’m dealing with a real supplier?
Fair question in this trade. We wrote a full guide on how to verify a sugar supplier before payment, and we’re happy to be checked the same way.
Request a quote for ICUMSA 45 sugar
Tell us how much ICUMSA 45 sugar for sale you would like reserved, where it is going and how you want it packed, and we’ll come back with a quote. Use the contact form, email info@globalsugarsupply.com, or call or WhatsApp +1 (559) 629 4830. You can also see the full range of sugar we supply or read more about Global Sugar Supplies.
